Kona Bikes

Kona was founded in 1988 by longtime riders and racers who had previously worked for other pioneering west-coast mountain bike companies. The first Kona bicycles were custom machines based on the Kona founders' own personal preferences in high-end off-road bikes. And, this tradition of making thoughtful, reliable, special, well-balanced bicycles is still the cornerstone of the Kona way.

Kona's headquarters are in Ferndale, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia, home to some of the most demanding trails on the planet. This Disneyland for mountain bikers consists of near-vertical ramps, ladders and root entangled mudslides to name just a few of the obstacles. And they're all things that Kona's employees ride every day.

This exciting environment is thrilling to ride and harsh on equipment and riders making it ideal for evaluating Kona frame designs and components. If a bicycle excels in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest under Kona's demanding and accomplished test riders, it will excel everywhere!

So why does a company that straddles the US/Canada border have a Hawaiian name? It comes from their fascination with all things volcanic. They're located on the northern edge of the volcanic Cascade Mountain Range, which runs down the Pacific Coast from Canada to Southern California. The Hawaiian Islands are part of that volcanic chain, so the Kona name connection came along naturally.

But, don't let the laid-back Hawaiian company or bicycle model names fool you. Whether you love stomping huge drops with 8-inches of travel or sailing around high-speed sweeping corners on a road bike (yes, Kona makes awesome road bikes, too!), or touring across the globe (photo), Kona has the perfect bike for you!

And, you can be confident that every one is dialed to perfection thanks to valuable input and extensive testing from Kona's factory pro riders.

Swing by soon to see our exciting selection of Kona bicycles and take a test ride!

You love the Honzo but wanted an aggressive hardtail with a bit more versatility. Enter the Big Honzo. With geometry derived from our carbon Big Honzos, the Big Honzo was designed around a 27.5+ wheel but is cross-compatible with a 29” wheel, allowing you to create your favorite configuration to get the most out of the terrain you ride the most. The Big Honzo features 130mm of Rockshox front suspension, boost spacing, a SRAM NX 1x11 speed drivetrain, a dropper post, and hydraulic disc brakes in an affordable package.

For the rider looking for a playful and grin-inducing wild ride aboard a seriously gorgeous hardtail, we bring you the Big Honzo CR. The Big Honzo CR was designed around a 27.5+ wheel but is able to seamlessly run a 29” wheel, allowing you to set up the bike to your liking. With a strong and stiff carbon frame, super low standover height, the ability to hold two water bottles, the option to run brakes in either configuration and a super nice spec, the Big Honzo CR is ready to play on any terrain!

No compromises. That’s the premise behind the Big Honzo CR DL. A stiff carbon frame keeps the ride lively and quick. With a 130mm Rockshox Pike, rallying descents is ridiculously fun. A SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain flattens out climbs, making the Big Honzo CR DL a good time, all the time.

The Honzo reimagined what a hardtail could be. We’ve taken our favorite parts of the Honzo and tweaked them to add a plusher feel. The Big Honzo is designed around 27.5+ wheels and tires and 130mm of front suspension, though it is possible to run it as a 29er, giving you more options for customization. The reinvented Big Honzo is ready for adventure!

Taking a cue from our beloved Honzo, the Big Honzo DL is all pure fun in an affordable 27.5+ package. Bigger tires provide awesome traction across all surfaces and terrain, while the revered Honzo feel provides a lively and playful ride up or down the mountain. The Big Honzo DL comes with a SRAM NX drivetrain, Trans-X dropper post, and a RockShox Sektor fork.

The Big Honzo ST is the result of all of our favorite options coming together in a single bike. It’s steel, so it feels amazing. It has adjustable dropouts, so you can run a front derailleur or even as a single speed. It comes set up as 27.5+ but can run a 29” wheel. It’s got boost spacing for extra stiffness and control. It’s the hardtail that gives you all of the options ensuring it’s the perfect bike for any situation and any terrain.

The Honzo reimagined what a hardtail could be. We’ve taken our favorite parts of the Honzo and tweaked them to add a plusher feel. The Big Honzo is designed around 27.5+ wheels and tires and 130mm of front suspension, though it is possible to run it as a 29er, giving you more options for customization. The reinvented Big Honzo is ready for adventure!

Point the Cinder Cone towards singletrack and get ready for a fun ride! With a SRAM NX 11 speed drivetrain, tubeless ready rims, a Rockshox air sprung fork, SRAM hydraulic disc brakes, and 27.5-inch wheels, the Cinder Cone is ready to roll over obstacles with ease.

Close your eyes and picture the sunshine dripping from a Copenhagen sky. Everywhere you look are stylish cyclists aboard stylish bikes. The Coco is our answer to the European cycling craze. A gorgeous step-through design allows for riding ease in any attire. Fenders keep you dry on the rainiest of days, and hydraulic disc brakes ensure you stop without any hesitation.

The Dew is as classic to the Kona lineup as a fedora is to a Havana night. Comfort, simplicity, and efficiency are at the forefront of the Dew. Equipped with Tektro disc brakes, the Dew has exceptional stopping power, whether that’s while bombing down a hill, or perfecting your skids.

You know what you want in a city bike. A comfortable saddle atop a durable frame, strong Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, a 9-speed Shimano drivetrain, and quality Shimano cranks make the Dew Plus the choice for commuters that are looking for a dependable bike in an affordable package.

For the avid commuter where no hill, no amount of rain, or no gust of wind is enough to stop you, we bring you the Dew-E. From our beloved Dew platform, the Dew-E is the ultimate commuting machine. Bright front and rear lights, fenders, and a Bosch motor make quick work of all conditions. Outfitted in quality Shimano components, the Dew-E is ready for the daily grind.

Urban riding isn’t about simply getting from point A to point B. The truly seasoned know that an efficient drivetrain, fenders, and hydraulic disc brakes are the ticket to efficiency and speed. Running on 650b wheels, weatherproofed by fenders, and powered by a SRAM NX 1x11 drivetrain, the Dr Dew has everything a seasoned, knowledgeable rider could want in a bike.

The Electric Ute is our newest addition to our pedal-assist lineup. We took the success of our Ute and beefed up the fork and added a tapered steer tube adding stiffness to the ride. Looking to ditch the car? The Electric Ute is your answer. The battery is semi-integrated into the frame for a more streamlined look. Haul kids, haul groceries, haul building supplies or even your furry friend. Stylish, comfortable, and incredibly functional as a full-on cargo machine, the Electric Ute is powered by a Bosch motor, ensuring you and your gear can make it up the steepest of hills with total ease.

For the rider who wants to travel light and fast but is seeking something affordable, the aluminum Hei Hei reigns supreme. With a RockShox Sektor 120mm fork and a Monarch Solo Air rear shock, the ride will always be lively when needed, but plush when it matters. Coupled with a SRAM NX 1x11 drivetrain and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, the Hei Hei answers all needs in a simple package.

The original cross country race machine, the Hei Hei was built to go fast – both up and down mountains. The Hei Hei design was focused on racing but we've always been of the mind that racing should be fun; 100mm of Fuse independent suspension rear travel paired with 120mm of squish up front create a balanced, fun and efficient ride. Fast rolling and bump-swallowing 29-inch wheels ensure fun is also at the top of the priority list. With guys like team riders Cory Wallace winning the 24 hour solo world championship, and Spencer Paxson dominating over 32,000 feet of climbing and descending in a single day aboard the Hei Hei, it’s clear that its up for any challenge.

What goes up, must come down. With the all-new Hei Hei Trail, you’ve got the perfect tool for the job wrapped in an affordable package. Featuring catlike climbing abilities and 140mm of front and rear travel, a Shimano Deore drivetrain, a dropper post, and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, the ups will be as fun as the descents.

Light as a feather, ready to rip. The Hei Hei Trail CR brings you the performance and feel of carbon with top-tier suspension and braking to match. With a 140mm RockShox Pike fork and SRAM Guide R brakes, the descents will be smooth and controlled while the climbs will tick off in no time with the assistance of SRAM’s new NX Eagle drivetrain.

The Jack of all Trades, the Hei Hei Trail DL is the go-to machine for almost any situation. Lightweight for climbing, and with a GX Eagle drivetrain and RockShox Reverb dropper, the ups turn to fun. When the trail points down, SRAM Guide R 4-piston brakes are there when you need them.

The Honzo is the bike that redefined Kona’s goal to push the limits and do something radically different. From biking to work to getting creative in the bike park, the Honzo inspires serious fun. A 120mm RockShox Recon fork, SRAM NX 11 speed drivetrain, and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes equal the perfect blend of fun and fast.

The Honzo put hardtails back on the map. Maybe you have one and you absolutely love it. The Honzo 20-inch is the gateway bike to getting the groms addicted to hardtail magic. With a Shimano 1x drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, and an air sprung suspension fork the Honzo 20 is one ripping little machine!

The Honzo CR is for the discerning customer who knows exactly what they want in a bike. Kona’s Carbon Trail frame is light and stiff and rides predictably. A 120mm RockShox RC Revelation Fork, SRAM Level T brakes, a KS Lev dropper, and Maxxis rubber create quite the compelling package in this super fun trail bike.

The Honzo DL is the bike for people that are looking to get serious about their riding. It’s pure mountain bike geometry in a sweet hardtail package. Just enough suspension to keep things moving along on the trail, but nimble, fast and easy to throw around, the Honzo is a total dream for the person looking for something playful.

Happy Birthday to us. We’re celebrating by releasing a limited number of one of our favorite bikes, the Honzo ST. Why do we love it so much? Simply put, it just absolutely shreds. We’ve made our birthday bike special by adding a super unique mirror-finish paint job, special limited edition numbered decals (only 201 are being made!), a custom 30th birthday saddle, and a custom 30th birthday head tube badge. We’re not afraid to admit it: this bike is gorgeous. We’ve also built the bike with modular dropouts, so you can go full custom with it, or run it as we spec it, with a 120mm RockShox Revelation RC fork, SRAM NX 1x11 speed drivetrain, and SRAM Level T brakes.

The one that started it all: the almighty steel Honzo. Low-slung. Long reach. Tight rear end. Unmistakably Honzo. What we did with the original steel Honzo has trickled into the DNA of almost every Kona bike since – which is a nice tip of the hat to the material we first started making bikes with. We sell the Honzo ST as a frame only so you can build your own dream ride.

The 24-inch Hula is designed for the kid that’s a bit too tall for the 20-inch Makena, is quickly progressing their skills and is moving up in the neighborhood shred ranks. With a solid aluminum frame, a 1x drivetrain for simple shifting and kid-friendly geometry, the Hula is a perfect bike to grow with.

The working man’s privateer steed, the Jake the Snake is the go-to bike for cyclocross racers and hard core commuters alike. The legendary Jake the Snake features aggressive racing geometry in a tough yet light aluminum frame and a full carbon flat mount disc fork, and is accompanied by tubeless ready wheels, a SRAM Apex 1x11 drivetrain, and TRP hydraulic disc brakes.